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Report: Ngannou vs. dos Santos moved from UFC 239 to headline Minneapolis Fight Night

The clash of heavyweight top-contenders is being moved from UFC 239 on July 6 to UFC Minneapolis on June 29, sources tell ESPN. Ngannou (13-3) is riding a two-fight winning streak with first-round knockouts of Cain Velsaquez and Curtis Blaydes. Dos Santos (21-5) has won three consecutive bouts, most recently beating Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa via second-round TKO.

UFC Minneapolis was originally headlined by welterweights Tyron Woodley and Robbie Lawler. An injury forced Woodley off the card and the promotion was reportedly unable to find a replacement to fight Lawler. Ngannou vs.